California Festivals

California Scottish Festivals

ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE:

LONG BEACH:
Queen Mary ScotsFestFebruary 17-18, 2018queenmary.com
Celebrate the Scottish heritage of the Queen Mary. This unique ship exemplifies the fine craftsmanship of Scotland and is proud to be the most famous ship built on the River Clyde. We celebrate this legacy today with a festival of Scottish Culture through music and dance.

SONORA
Sonora Celtic Faire March 9-11, 2018sonoracelticfaire.com
A special Friday Night Kick-Off Party, which starts at 7pm, will feature many Celtic
bands and dancers at the festivals large pub tavern, cost approx. $15. The largest gathering of Celtic musicians will be one of the highlights at this year's event, from high-energy Celtic rock bands to the most traditional of groups. With 11 musical groups, performing on five stage

FREMONT
Tartan Day Scottish Faire Saturday, April
1, 2017, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Ardenwood Boulevard.
The entrance is just north of Highway 84
Fremont, CAtartanday.eastbayscots.org
$12
Free Onsite Parking
No Pets Allowed in the Park
Regardless of where your family's history started, it's important to celebrate cultural heritage.) The East Bay Scottish Association is dedicated to celebrating the full, rich culture of Scotland through interactive events such as the Tartan Day Scottish Faire.
Tartan Day, as we currently celebrate it every April 6th , started in New York City in 1982 as a celebration of contributions by Scottish Americans to the United States throughout its history. This marks the date a declaration of Scottish independence against Edward I's English rule, known the Declaration of Arbroath, was signed in 1320 and submitted to Pope John XXII. The declaration intended to confirm Scotland's status as an independent, sovereign state, defending Scotland's right to use military action when unjustly attacked. Over the next 300 years, thousands of Scots fled their home for a better future in the Americas.

NEVADA CITY Alasdair Fraser's Sierra Fiddle Camp Saturday June 16-24, 2018sierrafiddlecamp.org
A week of intensive study, recreation, and good times with people who share an
interest in the music and dance traditions of Scotland and beyond. Shady
Creek Camp on the San Juan Ridge near Nevada City, CA

SAN DIEGO / VISTA-San Diego Scottish Highland Games
& Gathering of the Clans is June 23-24, 2018, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Brengle Terrace Park
Vista, CA
sdhighlandgames.org
Tickets $5-15 approx.
Entertainment with many Irish bands, a marketplace, food vendors and the famous
games make this a wonderful gathering of the clans event you won't want to
miss--Scottish or not.

Ceilidh & BBQ after the games!
This is a celebration of the Scottish culture that you can experience up close and personal. There are many elements to the event, something to engage everyone's interest.
Experience the sights and sounds of Scotland. Our Scottish Games will be better than ever with all the pageantry you have come to expect. Enjoy Scottish, Celtic, and Irish folk musicians; bagpipe bands; Scottish gifts, foods, ales, and whiskies; Scottish athletic competitions; Scottish animal and living-history exhibits; Highland dancing; Irish Dancing; rugby tournament; shinty; clan information booths; children's activities; pageantry of the opening and closing ceremonies; and a wee bit more fun for the entire family.
Scottish Games